The holidays will be here before we know it. Here at KUSM-W, we strive to make this time of year the brightest we can for our community. So, once again we’ll be collecting donations for Wichita’s Operation Holiday. You can donate non-perishable food items, grocery gift cards, fast food gift cards, pet food, new blankets, new winter wear, and new gifts for teens. Food items in greatest need are peanut butter, meats, canned fruits and veggies, and canned beans. Gifts for teens are also in great demand as they are no longer included in the Toys for Tots program. Gift cards should be in small increments of $5, $10 or $20. As always, if you would rather not shop, you can donate cash in Public Affairs. We will purchase donations for you and bring you a receipt. The collection box is located outside of the Dean’s Office on the 2nd floor. We’ll collect items from now until Friday, Dec. 8. Distribution will be the following week. Speaking of distribution, we will have a KUSM-W volunteer opportunity again this year! Our group will work at the distribution center helping families collect their items. Some of the tasks we might take part in are stocking food items, escorting families through the lines,

working in the coat distribution area, and helping the Marines with the Toys for Tots distributions. An exact date and time for this event are still to be determined, but you can get on the list now. Email jeaton2@kumc.edu to sign up for this rewarding activity. You must have your supervisor’s permission to participate. If you are interested in volunteering on your own or have any questions about the program, contact Ashley Davis, Operation Holiday director, at Inter-Faith Ministries, 264-9303.

This year’s campus campaign will be held the week of Oct. 30. Don’t miss the Kick-Off Breakfast from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, in the Sunflower Room, where Dr. Minns will give a presentation.

The Park Elementary kids will be on campus Tuesday, Oct. 31, for their annual trick-or-treating event. On the day of the event, the children will be split into groups and taken to different departments for candy or even small prizes. You can be as festive or reserved as you want to be. You can decorate, dress up in costumes, or it can be as simple as just handing out the candy or prizes. The only requirement is that you, as a department, supply the candy or prizes. If your department would like to participate, email jeaton2@kumc.edu, by Friday, Oct. 27. But, wait … there’s more! We’ll also be holding our campus pumpkin-decorating contest. Prizes will be awarded for employee choice and kids’ choice for the favorite pumpkins. On Tuesday, Oct. 31, the pumpkins will be displayed in the Sunflower Room for employee judging. Stop by and cast your vote before noon.

Is there a special event happening in your department? Do you know a student who has an interesting hobby, or who has made a significant accomplishment? Are you involved in community outreach? An educational program? A hands-on workshop or training session? Public affairs wants to know about any and all of these events. There are a variety of ways we can publicize events and accomplishments in the school, but we can’t promote them if we don’t know they’re happening. Though not every event is going to catch the attention of the media, we can still promote your event through one of our social media accounts, our monthly community newsletter, or by writing our own feature story for the school’s website. Keep us informed. Drop us an email and tell us what’s happening. We’ll share the good news.

Public affairs offers a variety of items to support your department events. Do you need a logo banner to showcase at your fair booth? We have a few. Are you serving cold drinks at an event and want something sleeker than a cooler? You can borrow one of our stainless steel beverage tubs. Are you looking for a way for people to take notice? No one can ignore a 6’ inflatable Jayhawk. Visit our website to check out photos of available items and fill out an event support request form to reserve what you need. You can also request an appearance by our energetic and fun Baby Jay. Loved by adults and kids alike, Baby Jay will kick your event up a notch. All Baby Jay appearances must have a direct connection to KUSM-W.

Belinda Venters, associate director, will celebrate her one-year employment anniversary on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Information about open enrollment for 2018 is posted on the State Employee Health Plan website. Open enrollment booklets, premium rates, and Optum coverage advisor is now posted. This year will be an ACTIVE enrollment and all employees will need to make their health elections during open enrollment in the Membership Administration Portal (MAP). Get all details concerning the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP).

There’s not much time left to earn your 2018 HealthQuest premium incentive. Employees and spouses enrolled in medical plans A and C, you have until Sunday, Dec. 31, to complete your health assessment (worth 10 credits) and earn 40 total HealtQuest credits and get the premium incentive of $480 for 2018. Plan C members have until Thursday, Nov. 9, to complete activities for HSA/HRA contributions. After Nov. 9, all activities will only count as credits. This means credits need to be posted in the HealthQuest portal by Nov. 9. December 2017 exams need to be reported to SOK by Jan. 31, 2018, for credits in the 2017 program year. Complete your health assessment and earn your total credits. For questions contact KDHE.healthquest@ks.gov. The October issue of the HealthQuest newsletter is now available.

All State of Kansas employees are invited to attend the upcoming Employee Benefits Fair. Join us to explore your benefit options with vendor representatives and visit each vendor for your chance to win a prize. We look forward to seeing you at this event. Check out the flier for more details!

HR invites all campus members to attend a virtual workshop, “Your Influential Personality Type: How to Be More Persuasive,” from noon-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in Roberts Amphitheater. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to click with your ideas, while others just don't seem to “get it”? Have you ever been confused by how someone falls in love with an idea that you think is terrible? If you answered yes to either (or both) of these scenarios, then you do not want to miss this virtual workshop. In this program, you will learn more about the four influential personality types and key phrases you'll want to start using to improve your influential powers. This workshop is offered as a virtual event by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR). For more information or to receive the calendar invite, please contact Crystal Nevins at cnevins@kumc.edu.

Staff ASA Learning specialist (part-time) Standardized Patient pool Psychiatry PRN clinical research nurse

Faculty Family & Community Medicine Faculty scholar Residency faculty Sports medicine fellowship faculty/family medicine residency faculty Internal Medicine General internist General internist/HIV specialist

Pediatrics Adolescent medicine General pediatrician Newborn pediatric hospitalist Pediatric hospitalist Psychiatry Child and adolescent psychiatrist Department chair

For more information, contact Leona Johnson, human resources, 293-1803, or ljohnson7@kumc.edu. View complete and up-to-date employment opportunities.

“Elements of Blue” Nicole Taylor Mixed media Oct. 27-Dec. 29 Nicole is an art teacher at the Haysville Middle School. Her artist’s statement is below. There will be a Final Friday opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, in the West Atrium. Join us for wine and light hors d’oeuvres.

“The diversity of this show reflects how art can be experienced by all people. A variety of mediums and subject matters allow for a more accessible experience. Art can reflect elements of culture, personal experience, or even tastes, but these aspects are not the same for all. As an art educator, the “elements of art” are the basic building blocks that make art such as line, shape, value, color, texture, form, and space; however, these elements are not interpreted the same by everyone. How does some with limited vision, depth perception, or color blindness interpret art? Children or individuals with limited experiences with art-making processes often have difficulties translating a three-dimensional form onto a two-dimensional surface. Furthermore, translations in perspective vary from person to person. So how can art truly be experienced the same way from person to person? I feel that by making art that crosses boundaries into different cultures, different art-making materials, that can invoke a variety of tactile sensations stretches the boundaries into more accessible ways of experiencing my pieces. I chose subject matter to reflect my personal experiences that have occurred throughout my life.”

For more information about the William J. Reals Galleries of Art, or if you or someone you know is interested in scheduling an exhibit, contact Jennifer Eaton at 293-3534 or jeaton2@kumc.edu.

Congratulations on your employment anniversary. We’re glad you’re here.

Paulette Phipps Oct. 26

Teolinda Milsap Oct. 26

Deborah League Oct. 25

Carrie Engel Oct. 29

Abigail Echevarria

Nov. 2

Martha Lindemann

Oct. 31

Whitney Galloway

Oct. 29

Angelica Esparza Nov. 4

Please use the following guidelines if your department will be sending out holiday cards:

Cards must be purchased with private funds (state funds cannot be used)

If Public Affairs will be creating the cards, the invoice must be paid with private funds (state funds cannot be used)

Postage to mail the cards must be purchased with private funds (state funds cannot be used)

Cards cannot be mailed using the KUSM-W bulk mail permit (which is paid with state funds)

Cards should be taken to the post office and not processed through the mailroom

Alisa Bridge, M.D. Clinical assistant professor

Gretchen Homan, M.D., assistant professor, and Stephanie Kuhlmann, D.O., FAAP, associate professor, received the Special Achievement Award from the Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. They were honored for their distinguished service and dedication to the mission and goals of the academy through their work with the HPV Vaccine Quality Improvement Program.

Congratulations Dr. Kuhlmann and Dr. Homan for your continued dedication to your patients, the Department of Pediatrics, and our community!

We are collecting new and gently used children’s books for the Turn a Page. Touch a Mind.® reading program. Books for children of all ages are needed. If you have books to donate, drop them off in Public Affairs or at the KU Wichita Pediatrics Clinic at Carriage Parkway. Before donating books, review these guidelines. If you have any questions, contact Hannah Kersting at hannah.kersting@wesleymc.com.

The KUSM-W Office of Research will provide funds for resident travel to present research at a professional conference. Up to $2,500 may be requested. Funds are also available for open access and publication fees. Up to $1,500 may be requested. These funds are provided by grants to WCGME from the Kansas Biosciences Authority. View the travel grant application.

Need a poster printed? Send it as a PowerPoint slide (preferred) or Adobe PDF to kuposters@kumc.edu with size requirements and date needed. Please note: poster should be sized to specifications before it is sent; we will not resize or trim posters. Posters should be sent for review to public affairs at wicpa@kumc.edu before printing to ensure that branding guidelines are met. Please have PowerPoint/PDF files to us at least 48 hours in advance.

This award will provide funding to residents and their mentor faculty for resident research projects. Award amount is up to $5,000 for one year. See the RFP for more details. There is additional funding for resident travel and open access and publication fees.

26th annual Research Forum Thursday, April 26, 2018

KUSM-W Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Conference Thursday, Nov. 2 11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Lunch included for those preregistered) KUSM-W Roberts Amphitheater 1010 N. Kansas, Wichita, Kansas This conference is designed for faculty and residents engaged in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 26 For more information: cfrank@kumc.edu

by Stacey Wright-Haviland, MBA, OB-GYN senior residency coordinator It is a rare and wonderful thing to have a coworker who is also one of your best friends. That is exactly what I have in Jennifer Duong, MPH, OB-GYN research associate. Jennifer joined the OB-GYN education department in October 2013 and quickly made a positive impact. Our research projects and publications have grown by leaps and bounds since her arrival. Jennifer was born in Liberal, Kansas, and moved to Wichita when she was about 4. She graduated from the International Baccalaureate Program at Wichita East High School, earned a bachelor’s degree from

Wichita State University and obtained a Master’s in Public Health degree from KUSM-W. Before joining the OB-GYN department, Jennifer worked as a research assistant at Kansas Joint and Spine Institute. Both of Jennifer’s parents escaped Vietnam by boat, but they met here in America. Sponsored by Catholic Charities, her dad came over with his youngest brother and ended up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Two years later, her mom fled with her niece, and eventually they were sponsored by the same group. When Jennifer’s mom arrived, her dad met her at the airport and helped her become acclimated to America. They’ve been together ever since. Jennifer is fluent in Vietnamese (a casual speaker), and speaks it regularly at home with her parents. She also speaks Vietnamese when she meets family friends or other Vietnamese elders at events. Since she predominantly speaks English, she finds that she has lost some of her ability to speak Vietnamese. However, that improves when she visits Vietnam since she doesn’t speak English while there. The first time Jennifer went to Vietnam, she was 12. She remembers being struck by how impoverished it can be, but she also went sightseeing and ate a ton of awesome food. Her family stayed with her uncle who owns multiple gas stations and is in the oil business, so living with his family wasn’t much of a culture shock. Jennifer visited again when she was 23, and returned to America with a deeper understanding of the culture. She recalls, “I felt like the days lasted so long. There wasn’t much to do in terms of art or music. I really struggled with the way of living there, and how dirty it was--the pollution is terrible. Also, since I was older, my family always had a chaperone go with me everywhere so I wouldn’t be kidnapped or mistreated.” FOOD! Food is an integral part of Vietnamese culture. Jennifer’s favorite Vietnamese dish is pho, which is beef rice noodle soup. Oxtail, beef bones and spices are cooked for hours, and then dressed with meatballs, steak, herbs and Asian condiments. Jennifer eats pho all the time; her mom makes a three-month supply of it in a huge pot in their garage. Jennifer says, “I vividly remember the first time I visited Vietnam, every morning we would go to the same street shop and eat pho. And that bowl of pho only cost $1.50. It was fantastic!” If you’re at a Vietnamese restaurant, here are some of Jennifer’s recommendations: pho tai bo vien (beef noodle soup with steak and meatballs); bun rieu (crab/seafood noodle soup); bun thit nuong cha gio (rice noodles with barbeque pork and egg rolls); and banh xeo (pancakes stuffed with bean sprouts, shrimp, and pork). Rice dishes are also usually tasty. Try some of the above at My Tho or Saigon Bistro. On a personal note, I will be forever grateful to Jennifer for introducing me to pho and bringing me some of her mother’s homemade pho—the best I have ever had—when I was under the weather. Continued on the next page ...

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continued Jennifer is chair of the stage committee for the Wichita Asian Festival, and also secretary for the Wichita Asian Association. The Wichita Asian Association organizes the Wichita Asian Festival, but it is also a networking group for Asians and those interested in supporting the Asian community. Jennifer got started with the Wichita Asian Association when, while in college, she volunteered to serve as an emcee for the Asian Festival. The next year, the group said they needed volunteers and she decided to take over the stage portion of the festival. She has been the stage director for the festival for almost 10 years. Jennifer says, “The most rewarding experience is organizing the festival and seeing the turnout. Last year we had more than 10,000 people attend, which is a record! I love seeing how diverse the crowd is, and how united the Asian community is, even though each community really wants their Miss Wichita Asian Festival Pageant contestant to win. The festival is a huge undertaking, and it requires not only the support of volunteers to plan the details of the day, but more importantly, it requires donations and sponsors. We are so thankful to have the support of local businesses and companies, and their donations help us educate and promote Asian culture in our community.” This year’s festival is from 5-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, Century II. Performances and the Miss Wichita Asian Festival Scholarship Pageant will take place in the Convention Hall, and all of the festival vendors/booths will be in the Exhibition Hall. Admission is free, but donations are accepted and you will need cash for the vendors/food. There are nine Miss Wichita Asian Festival Scholarship Pageant contestants, and 16 cultural stage performances. This year’s special guest performer is Kim Kuja Korean Dance Group from Houston, Texas. They will have a 30-minute performance right before the start of the pageant, which begins at 7 p.m. More information and photos can be found on the website: www.wichitaasianassociation.org.

Many research opportunities are available. To make a referral into a clinical trial for early Alzheimer’s disease, depression, or schizophrenia, call 316-293-1833 or email clinicaltrialunit@kumc.edu. More information and a study interest form can be found on our website. KU Wichita Clinical Trial Unit needs participants with a diagnosis of depression for a research study. Volunteers may be eligible to participate if they are at least 18 years old and have treatment resistant depression. Participants who may qualify should have experienced depression symptoms, be taking one antidepressant medication, and able to provide written consent to participate in the study. Study participants will be compensated for time and travel. For information call 316-293-1833. KU Wichita Clinical Trial Unit is conducting a research study for children and adolescents with major depression disorder (MDD). Volunteers may be eligible to participate if they are 7-17 years of age and have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Participants and their parent/caregiver will attend 13 appointments over 16 weeks. Study participants will be compensated for their time and travel. For more information call 316-293-1833. KU Wichita Clinical Trial Unit needs participants with a diagnosis of mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. Volunteers may be eligible to participate if they are 60-85 years of age, diagnosed with mild dementia, and have a permanent caregiver (such as a spouse) who stays under the same roof at least three nights a week. Study participants will be compensated for their time and travel. For more information call 316-293-1833.

Grand Rounds are held in the McNamara Center at Via Christi Hospital on Harry, 3600 E. Harry. Lunch is served at 11 a.m. and the speaker is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 14 “Violence Risk Assessments: From Theory to Practice” Britta Ostermeyer, M.D. Professor and Chairman of Psychiatry, The University of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Learn more about Grand Rounds.

Is there something you’d like to know from Dean Minns? Submit your questions or comments and he’ll reply via email or in Jayhawk Talk Online.

Robin Heinrichs, Ph.D., LP, ABPP Cn, associate professor, presented “Dementia and the Effect on Communities” at the Wichita Chamber of Commerce Sunrise Scrambler on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Support Phi Lambda Sigma students at their annual chili feed fundraiser. Make plans to have lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the Sunflower Room. Get a bowl of chili, drink and dessert, all for a $5 donation. What a deal!

Yes, October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Sponsored by the National Cyber Security Division within the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance, it was created in 2004 to encourage computer users to stay safe online – both at home and at work. During the next few weeks, the KUSM-W Information Technology Department will provide helpful tips on important topics like creating a strong password, securely storing passwords and how to help others feel comfortable online. Let’s start today with how to spot a phish. IT has provided each department at KUSM-W with a laminated poster, focusing on three basic phishing lessons. These lessons highlight four emotions that phishers dangle before you, three items to closely examine and three elements to beware. If you would like your own poster, contact Help Desk Wichita. Let’s get more specific with phishing attempts coming to our work emails. Following are some tips from Information Security at KUSM-KC.

If you identify a fraudulent email, report it to Information Technology immediately at Help Desk Wichita.

Ways to identify the sender Cyber criminals use phishing emails (specially created and legitimate-looking emails) to trick you into providing them with sensitive information, like your password, username, credit card details or research information. The first thing you should do when you receive an email is identify the sender, especially if:

It is requesting sensitive information

It asks you to click a link

It contains an attachment Domain disguises Pay attention to the domain (the part after the @ symbol). Can you identify the problem with this email address?

nick@kurnc.edu The lowercase “r” and “n” are disguised as an “m” so at first glance, it looks like kumc.edu. An attacker will attempt to mislead you with a domain designed to look legitimate. Attackers will also often use domains that sound legitimate, when in reality they have no association with the company they’re pretending to represent. In the examples below, the first email addresses listed are fraudulent versions of the legitimate second addresses. nick@kumcinfosecurity.com vs. infosec@kumc.edu help@microsoft-techsupport.biz vs. help@microsoft.com support@dropbox-usa.net vs. support@dropbox.com info@googlefinancialpartners.com vs. info@google.com Additionally, attackers will try to make the email name (the part before the @ symbol) misleading in an attempt to fool you. Don’t fall victim to spoofs like this. inforseckumc@yahoo.com vs. InfoSec@kumc.edu

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The deadline for the next issue of JTO is noon Monday, Oct. 30. Send items of interest to wicpa@kumc.edu.

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